IN A NUTSHELLWhat is it about the Dutch and supercool buggies? Joolz, founded in 2004, is a mere baby compared to Bugaboo, but the brand new Geo, which only hits the stores this month, proves it's a serious competitor.

FEATURESA clever modular design with a lightweight chassis (8.5kg) that helps keep the weight down in all the Geo's configurations. As a twin, it's suitable from birth; the duo, for baby and toddler, starts at £999. It has lockable swivelling wheels and four- wheel suspension, can be unfolded with one hand, the handlebar height is adjustable and both bumper bar and handlebar are leatherette.

BEST BITSInline double buggies are far more compact than side-by-side styles, but not many are set up to take newborn twins. This is, and with a maximum width of just 59cm, there's absolutely no compromise on ease of manoeuvrability, so you won't face access issues while out and about. You can also customise the bumper bar with a special message, so your little ones have a truly personalised ride.

NIT-PICKINGWhile the Geo boasts decent storage when set up as a single buggy, that all disappears in the twin configuration.

IN A NUTSHELLThere's no arguing that iCandy knows how to put a buggy together, and this pioneer – the first double with the footprint of a single buggy to make it to the marketplace – is a handsome beast indeed.

FEATURESThe seat unit is suitable from six months – for your littlest bundle of joy, you'll need a carrycot or newborn nest, both of which must be bought separately. It weighs 12.5kg, has three world- or parent- facing seating options, a three-position handle and lockable swivelling front wheels. It measures 80.6 x 60.2 x 111.7cm; the neat fold reduces this to 89.5 x 60.2 x 33.9 cm. It's freestanding when collapsed.

BEST BITSCompact, adaptable, stylish, this should give you years of service. Any old grumbles about the size of the newborn accessory have been fixed, with the newborn nest 29 per cent bigger than the original carrycot option.

NIT-PICKINGAdding anything to the basic chassis/seat/raincover pack bumps up the price: carrycots retail at £175 and nests at £90.

BEST BITSThe fold is very neat – there won't be a day when you're not grateful for this. There's a peekaboo flap so you can check whether your little ones are asleep. The extra storage in the canopy is a bonus, too.

NIT-PICKINGUnlike some twin strollers at this sort of price point – but by no means all of them – there's no parent-facing seat option.

IN A NUTSHELLWorried about the sheer size of some of these double buggies? Worry no more.

FEATURESInline single-to-double adaptability (the extra £109 is for the double kit) for newborn and toddler. Weighs 12kg and offers no less than 21 riding options, including parent- facing mode. It has 10in air-filled tyres, multiple seat recline options, an adjustable handle and a compact, one- hand fold that collapses the Dot to just 76 x 26 x 59cm. Max weight: 20kg (front seat) and 15kg (rear seat).

BEST BITSThis is a really neat and compact design, so you won't have any issues getting it on and off public transport, in and out of shops or round galleries and museums, and the folded size is a bonus if you're pushed for storage space. As with all Phil&Teds buggies, the kerb pop couldn't be easier thanks to the clever frame geometry. Main seat height is a generous 65cm, good for a rangy toddler.

NIT-PICKINGGiven all the pluses it really is a small thing, but when fully tot-loaded, there's little room for stowing change bags, etc.

IN A NUTSHELLWon't help you in a multiple birth scenario, but is a clever, multifunction tandem design for tots of differing ages at a very competitive price.FEATURESTop seat suitable from birth (second seat is six-months- plus) with carrycot-to-buggy- seat adaptability and front- and rear-facing options. Detachable second seat (which adds a couple of kg to the top-line weight of 14.5kg) with recline and swivelling, lockable front wheels. There's a one-hand height-adjustable handle. The dimensions are 104 x 61 x 111cm (then the fold takes this down to 102 x 61 x 48cm). Max weight: 15kg.BEST BITSFrom carrycot to buggy, single to double and back again, no conversion takes much more than a matter of seconds; it will also take a car seat. Smooth, parent-friendly push, too.NIT-PICKINGYou can have this in absolutely any colour you want – so long as it's black.

IN A NUTSHELLWith the innovative Donkey, the clever Amsterdam-based designers of drool-worthy pushchairs have come up with a convertible buggy that, one way or another, provides a solution to just about every possible transportation need.

FEATURESAs a duo (priced as above), it'll take your newborn and toddler; in twin mode (from £1,279), your two tots can be seated facing each other, you or the world. It has independently reclinable and adjustable seats, it is car-seat adaptable and has multi-terrain air-filled wheels (with additional wheel positions for ploughing through sand or snow). Measuring 87 x 60 x 40cm, it weighs 15kg – also the maximum weight per child.

BEST BITSFrom a single buggy to the duo or twin, the Donkey converts with just three simple clicks. Yes, that's right, three. Oh, and back down again. It really could not be more simple.

NIT-PICKINGAt this price, it's not a buggy for a potentially troublesome few months or so – it's an investment, so make sure you'll get maximum use out of it.

IN A NUTSHELLThe Crusi is one of those brilliant Stokke products that's compatible with everything from carrycots to car seats – but we love it for its stylish toddler option.

FEATURESThe main seat is suitable from birth and has five seat-position options – three of them parent-facing, two forward- facing – and the Crusi has lockable swivel wheels. The dimensions are 96 x 228 x 63cm (103 x 33 x 63cm when folded) and the combined chassis and seat weight is 12.4kg. The sibling seat accessory (with adaptors) must be purchased separately, hence that £269 figure above. Max weight: 15kg.

BEST BITSYou take good looks as read with Stokke, but when you have precious cargo times two on board, being easy to push and manipulate is key – and with its compact design, this delivers brilliantly. Great, too, that your toddler can load themselves into their seat.

NIT-PICKINGWhile it's perfect for the classic newborn/toddler combo, if you have twins, then you'll need something else. And that sibling seat adds another 3.8kg to the Crusi's weight.